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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.44, 37,575.90 and 17,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.44, 37,575.90 and 17,658.64 is: 26,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.44 : 37,575.90 = 17,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.44/37,575.90 = 17,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.44x = 37,575.90 × 17,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.44x = 663,539,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,539,290.78/25,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.69

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